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HS2 awards £856m contract for new Birmingham train depot and control centre
A new high-speed rail depot and control centre is set to be built in Washwood Heath, transforming a disused site into a major logistics hub…
Sandgate beach granted official bathing water status
Sandgate Granville Parade near Folkestone has been awarded official bathing water status, ensuring regular water quality testing by the Env…
RNLI lifeguards return to Swanage beach for the summer season
RNLI lifeguards have begun their daily patrols at Swanage beach to keep visitors safe throughout the summer. The team is on hand from 10am …
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration opens in London
The world’s largest museum dedicated to illustration has opened in Clerkenwell, housed within a restored 18th-century waterworks. Founded b…
British Army awards contract to UK startup for uncrewed ground vehicles
The British Army has awarded a contract to Windsor-based XRC Robotics to supply their modular RHINO platform. This versatile vehicle can be…
UK firm develops modular refineries to extract rare earth elements from waste
A University of Leeds spin-out has created compact, modular refineries that can recover valuable rare earth elements directly from industri…
£13.6m funding boost for Yorkshire Dales National Park
A new £13.6 million investment will help improve walking routes, support local farmers, and provide outdoor learning opportunities for youn…
Entertainer brings joy to care home residents across Cornwall
Former X Factor contestant Duane AJ has spent the last decade performing at care homes across Cornwall to brighten the lives of the elderly…
Stanlow refinery completes design stage for new sustainable aviation fuel facility
The Stanlow refinery has successfully finished the initial design phase for a major new sustainable aviation fuel plant. By using existing …
Beekeeper safely removes swarm from Newquay town centre
A local beekeeper successfully relocated a swarm of bees from a busy Newquay street using a gentle, hands-on approach. By carefully misting…
Cornwall pensioner grows 18ft echium plant
John Richards, an 80-year-old gardener from Hayle, has successfully grown a towering echium plant that stands over 18 feet tall. Inspired b…
Cornish artist's work featured in new Ian McKellen film
Paintings by Newlyn-based artist Iona Sanders have been chosen to feature in the new Steven Soderbergh drama, The Christophers. Her express…